Network

When using a Fritzbox behind an OPNsense firewall for SIP-based VoIP, users often encounter issues such as dropped calls, failed registrations, or intermittent connectivity. This guide addresses these challenges by focusing on optimizing your OPNsense SIP VoIP configuration. This guide focuses on optimizing your OPNsense SIP VoIP configuration to resolve these problems. For example, incoming…

A Tor relay server plays a critical role in supporting the Tor network by relaying traffic anonymously, ensuring privacy and security for users. This post focuses on Tor Relay Server Performance, breaking down key metrics and values for better understanding. It dives into the performance metrics of our Tor relay server, highlights the relevance of…

Private Internet Access (PIA) is the ideal choice for WireGuard on OPNsense, as it offers robust privacy, security, and performance. With a network of over 35,000 servers spanning 78 countries, PIA not only offers fast and reliable performance but also ensures unrestricted internet access. Its standout features include a no-logs policy, advanced encryption, and port…

Learn how to secure your homelab with a Zero Trust Homelab Setup using Cloudflare. This guide provides practical steps to protect your applications and data from unauthorized access. Zero Trust Homelab Setup is a security framework that assumes no user or device is trustworthy by default, even within the network perimeter. For homelab enthusiasts, implementing…

A proper Gotify Setup ensures you have a self-hosted notification server delivering real-time alerts straight to your devices. If you’re looking for a secure, customizable solution that puts you in full control of your notifications, a Gotify Setup might be exactly what you need. In this guide, you’ll learn what Gotify is, how to perform…

Uptime Kuma is a lightweight, self-hosted monitoring tool that lets you track the uptime of websites, servers, and services in real-time. This guide will help you complete an Uptime Kuma Docker setup on a fresh Ubuntu or Debian installation. With Docker, the process is straightforward and perfect for beginners. Why Choose Uptime Kuma for Monitoring?…

Embarking on a Tor Relay Server Setup can feel complex at first, but this guide will simplify the process from start to finish. By following these steps on Ubuntu 24.04 or Debian 12, you’ll transform your server into a reliable non-exit relay—bolstering the network’s capacity and helping maintain online anonymity for countless users worldwide. Preparing…

VLAN configuration is a cornerstone of effective network management, and OPNsense makes it seamless. This OPNsense VLAN Setup Guide walks you through the process of creating and managing VLANs to optimize security and performance. Whether you’re segmenting traffic for IoT, guest networks, or office departments, this guide ensures you maximize the potential of OPNsense. Why…

GeoIP blocking is a powerful feature in OPNsense that allows administrators to restrict network traffic based on geographic location. This can significantly enhance security by preventing unauthorized or malicious access from high-risk countries. By using MaxMind’s GeoLite2 databases, OPNsense makes it simple to set up and manage GeoIP blocking rules. This guide walks you through…

CrowdSec is an open-source, collaborative security platform designed to protect systems and networks against a wide array of cyber threats. Similar to fail2ban, it detects and mitigates malicious activity by analyzing logs in real time. What makes CrowdSec unique is its collaborative approach: it shares anonymized threat data among its users, enabling everyone to benefit…

WireGuard is a powerful way to secure your network using a fast and modern VPN protocol. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through setting up a WireGuard VPN on a Linux server and configuring a Linux notebook as the client. If your server has a dynamic IP address (Homelab), we’ll also cover using…

The WireGuard OPNsense Setup is an efficient way to secure your network with a modern, high-speed VPN protocol. Known for its simplicity and performance, WireGuard can be easily integrated into OPNsense to enhance your network’s security. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step of the WireGuard OPNsense setup, helping you configure WireGuard VPN…

This guide will walk you through the Omada Controller Docker setup process, which enables efficient management of TP-Link Omada devices in a Docker environment. With this setup, Homelab enthusiasts and small businesses can centralize network management and leverage Docker for scalability and efficiency. If you’re new to the TP-Link ecosystem, consider starting with the TP-Link…